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5 hours ago

The US and Egypt are returning to a "stronger base" in bilateral ties despite tensions and human rights concerns, John Kerry, US secretary of state, has said after talks with his Egyptian counterpart. "Egypt remains vital ... to engagement and stability in the region as a whole," said Kerry, who held the first strategic dialogue between the two countries since 2009. - Reuters

Editor's Note

6 hours ago

A teenage girl stabbed along with five other people at a Gay Pride march in Jerusalem by a suspect identified as an ultra-Orthodox Jew has died of her wounds, according to an Israeli hospital. Shira Banki, 16, had been in critical condition since being stabbed on Thursday. - AFP

Editor's Note

6 hours ago

Stephen Harper, Canadian prime minister, has dissolved parliament and called general elections on October 19. The announcement marks the official kick-off of an 11 week-long campaign in which the Conservative politician will seek a fourth straight term in power. - AFP